This Weekend's Order of Service

All around the world,
the light of honest thought shines,
showing people the path
   to their own authentic faith.

All around the world,
the warmth of community glows,
drawing people in from
   loneliness and estrangement.

All around the world,
the flame of justice burns,
inspiring people to acts of
   faith-filled courage.

Here, too,
may the light and warmth of this chalice
be to us a beacon of truth,
   generosity and compassion,
that we may learn the ways
   of faith and love.
    – Rev. David Usher
       First ICUU President

*Exchange of Friendly Greetings

*Opening Hymn

and Flower Processional

#76 • For Flowers that Bloom about Our Feet

*Consecration of the Flowers

from Norbert Capek

Story for All Ages

Ferdinand the Bull, by Munro Leaf
Told by Karen Gustafson, Associate Minister

Flower Ceremony

Special Music

Kusimama (Stand Tall) Jim Papoulis
Children and teachers may leave for classes
after the choral anthem.

“Re-learning How to Dream”

from Gretchen Thomas

Hymn of Affirmation

#352 • Find a Stillness

Reflections

“In Praise of Partnership”
Kelly J. Crocker,
Minister of Religious Education

Offering

Stamping Dance and Hornpipe Dance Bartok
Our offering this weekend will support the works of our Partner Church program.
Thank you for your gift!

*Closing Hymn

#67 • We Sing Now Together

*Benediction

adapted from Norbert Capek

Postlude

Romanian Polka and Quick Dance Bartok

Have a brick? A flower? OK, send them all. We love hearing from you!